As we approach Mother's Day, I want to take a moment to connect with you on a deeply personal level. This holiday can evoke a whirlwind of emotions—joy, gratitude, and love, but also grief and longing. I understand how isolating grief can feel, especially if you've lost your mother or a child. These experiences have shaped my journey, and I want to share my story with you in this week's episode. I’m also sharing how my recent explant surgery became part of that healing process in ways I didn’t expect.

I talked about how to make space for all the feelings that come with Mother’s Day—because it’s not all sunshine and roses for everyone, and that’s okay. I’m sharing simple ways to honor the day in your own way, like writing a letter, spending it quietly, or just doing something kind for yourself. There’s also something powerful about reaching out and connecting, especially when it feels like you’re the only one struggling. This episode is a little love note to anyone who needs a soft place to land right now.

And if you’re in the mood to treat yourself or someone you love, we’re having a little Mother’s Day sale from May 7–11. You can build your own bundle and get 25% off when you grab three or more of your favorite goodies from dranna.com. It’s my way of saying thank you, and Happy Mother’s Day—you’re doing better than you think.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:01:29] Navigating Mother's Day with grief.

[00:04:20] Breast implant illness and removal.

[00:10:12] Grieving to receive more joy.

[00:15:42] Power of grief and love.

[00:18:02] The power of gratitude.

Memorable Quotes:

"Allowing yourself to grieve opens up and releases space so that you can receive more love." [00:10:33] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

"Healing isn't about getting over something. It is learning to carry it with love and grace and recognizing that is what built me." [00:14:49] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

Links Mentioned:

Mother’s Day Sale: https://drannacabeca.com/

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

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Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https:// www.evolvedpodcasting.com